2008 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Diesel · CA57 OVB
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 138,055 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CA57 OVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/04/2026
- 138,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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CA57 OVB Mileage History
- 08/06/2022123,740 mi
- 09/06/2022123,742 mi+2 mi
- 29/03/2024126,579 mi+2,837 mi
- 17/03/2025133,702 mi+7,123 mi
- 02/04/2026138,055 mi+4,353 mi
Average of roughly 3,750 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CA57 OVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (CA57 OVB) between June 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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